Carlo Bugatti

Christie's New York, June 8, 1991, lot 249
Private Collection, Canada
Sotheby's New York, December 4, 1998, lot 505
Christie's New York, June 13, 2008, lot 126
Jonny Kalisch, Shakespeare, Ontario
Acquired from the above by the present owner

The Exotic and the Theatrical: Turn of the Century Furniture by Carlo Bugatti, Montreal Museum of Decorative Arts, Montreal, October 18, 1995-January 7, 1996
Carlo Bugatti, A World of Imagination, Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Toronto, February 9-May 27, 1995

Ornella Selvafolta, Il Mobile del Novecento, Novara, 1985, p. 78
Marie-Madeleine Massé, Carlo Bugatti au Musée d’Orsay, Paris, 2001, p. 51

Overall in very good condition. The wooden surfaces with light surface scratches, minor abrasions and light surface dirt to the recessed areas of the design consistent with age and gentle use. The proper left vertical rail of the backrest with a very small loss to one of the carved wood elements measuring approximately 1/4 x 1/4 inch, not visually detractive and only visible upon close inspection. Several of the joints are lacking decorative conical roundel elements. The vellum in very good condition with some occasional areas of rubbing to the backrest and seat and some occasional discolorations throughout, none visually detractive. The proper right back corner of the seat with a break adjacent to where the twine is threaded. The metal decorations in very good condition with light surface scratches and occasional minor areas of discoloration and oxidation. The proper left side of the chair with an area lifting to one of the thin brass concentric circle inlays. The platform below the seat with similar lifting to one of the inlays and lacking one inlay. The twine and silk tassels in good condition with light surface dirt and some extremely faint discolorations.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.